he supplier list includes first tier manufacturing supplier factories that account for about 98.5% of all commercial pieces produced for the H&M Group. Additionally, the list includes all processing factories, which can be subcontracted by our first tier manufacturing supplier factories for specific tasks. We have also expanded our supplier list with the first tier two suppliers. These are fabric and yarn mills making about 35% of the pieces produced for the H&M Group.
Factories that are currently in a phase out process according to our responsible phase out routines, are not included. The same accounts for certain supplier factories making specific products such as cosmetic products for external brand names.
Our aim is to update the list at least annually. Since we occasionally test new factories, enter new partnerships or might have to phase out any factories, changes may occur and will be included in the forthcoming update of the supplier list.